Step 1

Place the cilantro, ginger, garlic in a blender (or mortar and Pestle) and blend until smooth

Step 2

Add the semolina or breadcrumbs to the meat

Step 3

Followed by just 1 tbsp of the cilantro marinade

Step 4

Season with salt and pepper

Step 5

Divide the meat and foam balls. Do not squish the meat too much and the meatballs will be dense.

Step 6

Add oil to a saute pan or fry pan

Step 7

Followed by the cilantro marinade/sauce

Step 8

Cook on medium for 3 to 4 minutes - until fragrant.

Step 9

Add the turmeric and coriander

Step 10

Season with salt and pepper

Step 11

Add lemon juice and 1/4 cup water

Step 12

Let come to a slight boil reduce heat.

Step 13

Carefully distribute the meatballs in the pan so they are not touching each other.

Step 14

Shake the pan slightly so the balls sink into the marinade.

Step 15

Turn the heat down to a medium low

Step 16

Let cook for 10 minutes turning once or twice so they cook evenly.

Step 17

If necessary add a few tbsp of water to help cook.

Step 18

Do not cover the pan as you will lose the pretty green color of the cilantro.

Step 19

Once the meatballs are cooked thru (about 10 to 12 minutes) remove from heat

Step 20

Garnish with more fresh chopped cilantro and serve.